May he enlarge or beautiful
Derived from the Hebrew name Yephet, it is traditionally interpreted to mean 'may he expand' or 'enlarge,' signifying growth and prosperity. It is also associated with the Hebrew word for 'beautiful.' In the Bible, Yaphet (Japheth) was one of the three sons of Noah.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Yaphet in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actor known for 'Alien' and 'Homicide: Life on the Street'
A character in the sci-fi television series 'The Orville' · The Orville
